Ford Fiesta recall: Seat belt anchor bolt security
- What's wrong
- It has been identified that during production a small number of Fiesta's may not have had the right-hand side front seatbelt top anchor bolt tightened to the correct specification. This may result in the mounting not performing as intended if the vehicle is involved in…
- What to do
- Contact a Ford dealer to book the free repair. Recall all affected vehicles to torque the right-hand side front seatbelt top anchor bolts to the correct specification.
What’s wrong
It has been identified that during production a small number of Fiesta's may not have had the right-hand side front seatbelt top anchor bolt tightened to the correct specification. This may result in the mounting not performing as intended if the vehicle is involved in a collision.
The fix
Recall all affected vehicles to torque the right-hand side front seatbelt top anchor bolts to the correct specification.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiesta | 26 Feb 2016 | 26 Aug 2016 | 15 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 27 October 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.